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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.89, 999.01 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.89, 999.01 and 203.68 is: 305.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.89 : 999.01 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.89/999.01 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.89x = 999.01 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.89x = 203,475.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,475.35/665.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.57

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